Question

Using the graph below, what is the best estimate of the hourly rate a person

earns for 5 years of experience if the equation for the line of best fit is
y= 1.3x +5.5?
Hourly rate ($)
Years of experience

A. $13.00/hr
B. $12.00/hr
C. $10.50/hr
D. $12.50/hr

Answer 1

its b

hope its right

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

x is the number of years of experience.

In the graph, the point (y) is not shown for 5 years of experience but we can easly figure this out by plugging in 5 into x of the equation of best fit given.

Hence

`y= 1.3x +5.5\\y= 1.3(5) +5.5\\y=12`

So, the best estimate is $12 per hour, the correct answer is B